South Australia has opened applications for 2,250 skilled migration places for 2025–2026, while updating rules on Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) to limit variation requests. South Australia Now Accepting ROI Applications Applications have opened for South Australia’s Skilled Migration Registration of Interest (ROI) as the state confirms 2,250 visa nomination places for the 2025–2026 program…
ENS 186 applicants must complete their two-year work experience with an approved Standard Business Sponsor under new migration regulations starting 29 November 2025. The Australian Government has announced the Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025, a suite of technical updates that will reshape key employer-sponsored visa pathways ahead of their commencement later…
Victoria has confirmed 3,400 skilled visa nomination places for the 2025–2026 program and will brief migration professionals during an online webinar on Thursday, 27 November. The Department of Home Affairs finalised the allocation this week, granting Victoria 2,700 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and 700 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)…
Finding the right talent can be challenging, especially when local recruitment efforts aren’t enough. For many Australian employers, engaging an overseas worker becomes a practical solution to fill genuine skill gaps. Whether you need temporary support or are looking to bring in a long-term employee, Australia’s migration framework offers several visa pathways with different work…
The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is one of Australia’s main pathways for skilled professionals who want to live and work permanently in the country without the need for employer or state sponsorship. This visa suits applicants who can demonstrate strong qualifications, relevant experience, and competitive points under the points-tested system. At SALIA Lawyers &…
Australia has set 20,350 nomination places for states and territories in the 2025–2026 migration year, outlining how many skilled migrants each jurisdiction can nominate under key skilled visa subclasses. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed 12,850 allocations for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 7,500 for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, guiding…
Australia’s major states have cut skilled migration allocations for the 2025–2026 program year, reducing opportunities for international applicants seeking permanent and regional work visas. New South Wales (NSW) will issue a total of 3,600 nominations, down from 5,000 last year, with 2,100 for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 1,500 for the Skilled Work…
Australia will introduce quarterly invitation rounds for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, with the next round scheduled for 13 November 2025. The shift to quarterly invitation rounds aims to provide more consistent opportunities for skilled migrants and support workforce demands in priority sectors. The 189 visa allows highly skilled workers, such as educators, health…
Tasmania has opened its full 2025–2026 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program after receiving 1,850 nomination places across two visa categories. Migration Tasmania confirmed it will issue weekly invitations to skilled candidates, starting immediately. The state has been allocated 1,200 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 650 places for the Skilled Work Regional…
If you’re planning to sponsor a skilled worker under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa or the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, you must first prove that no suitable Australian worker is available for the role. This is called Labour Market Testing (LMT), a mandatory step for most employer sponsorships.…